Immigration Canada’s Senate approves bill tightening asylum and immigration powers Companies sponsoring international talent must prepare for stricter compliance rules iStock.com/Damian Lugowski Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 19 March 2026 Canada’s Senate has passed Bill C-12, a set of immigration reforms, following an intense three days of debate. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Residency Canada expands Express Entry priority categories Immigration Canada’s temporary foreign worker intake falls to post-pandemic low Immigration Canada moves toward skills-first immigration system Artificial Intelligence AI screening at Canadian border raises privacy, bias concerns